Deploying Your Web App with CI/CD through Azure Portal

Azure App Service makes deploying web apps straightforward and efficient. Whether you're a nonprofit or an individual developer, here's how to deploy your code using CI/CD through the Azure Portal. CI/CD is a crucial foundation for modern software development processes, combining the practices of continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Log in to Azure Portal:
   • Visit the Azure Portal: https://portal.azure.com
   • Use your credentials to log in.
2. Navigate to Your App Service:
   
   • Locate and select your App Service resource.
3. Go to Deployment Center:
   • In the left-side menu, click on Deployment>Deployment Center.

      

4. Choose Your Deployment Source:
   • Select the method that suits your setup:
     • Local Git: Push your code directly to Azure's Git repository.
     • GitHub: Connect your GitHub repository for seamless, continuous deployment.
     • ZIP Deployment: Upload a ZIP file containing your application’s code.
5. Complete Deployment:
   • Follow the on-screen steps for the selected source and deploy your app. Once you are done, select Save.

     
     
     

     

      

6. Test Your Deployment:

   • Once the deployment is successful, navigate to your Web App URL to verify the deployment.

    

7. Connect to Your Web App:
   • Go to the resource in the Azure Portal.
   • Select "Overview" to find the URL of your Web App.
   • Open the URL in your browser to see your deployed application.

      

     

      

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently deploy your web app using CI/CD through the Azure Portal. This setup ensures that your application is always up-to-date with the latest code changes.

Additional Resources

1. Deployment best practices - Azure App Service | Microsoft Learn
2. Tutorial: PHP app with MySQL and Redis - Azure App Service | Microsoft Learn